an investigation to determine the specific heat capacity of one or more materials. The investigation will involve linking the decrease of one energy store (or work done) to the increase in temperature and subsequent increase in thermal energy stored
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Q 1/10
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Which of the following materials is the best conductor?
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copper
steel
wood
glass
Q 2/10
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Choose the best definition of specific heat capacity.
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Specific heat capacity is the power needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of a substance by 1 °C.
Specific heat capacity is the energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of a substance by 1 °C.
Specific heat capacity is the energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 g of a substance by 1 °C.
Specific heat capacity is the energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of a substance by 100 °C.
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Which of the following materials is the best conductor?
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6.1.2.2
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Choose the best definition of specific heat capacity.
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120 sec
6.3.2.2
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Which method of insulating your home works by putting a gap between hot and cold regions?
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60 sec
6.1.2.2
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Some water is being heated. What factors could you change to increase the temperature change in a given time?
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60 sec
6.3.2.2
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The table gives the specific heat capacity of four different materials. Which material would be most suitable to use for loft insulation?
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120 sec
6.3.2.2
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The specific heat capacity of water is 4200 J per kg per °C. Which of the following will result in the smallest transfer of energy to the thermal store?
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6.3.2.2
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You heat three rods with a Bunsen burner. The rods have wax on the end. Choose the correct statement below.
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120 sec
RP.14
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The specific heat capacity of aluminium block is 913 J per kg per °C and its temperature is increased by 10 °C. 4565 J of energy is transferred. Calculate the mass of the aluminium block.
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300 sec
6.3.2.2
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6.3 kJ of energy is required to increase the temperature of some water from
60 °C to 75 °C. The specific heat capacity of water is 4200 J per kg per °C. What is the mass of the water?
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300 sec
6.3.2.2
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You have two beakers of different types of oil, which have different specific heat capacities. You put each beaker in a water bath at 50 °C. The water is heated and stays at 50 °C. Which statement is true?
